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Teams of Four - Round Four
Thursday 30th November - Evening Session
This is the fourth of five teams events to be played on the fifth Mondays and Thursdays from June to February. The best three of five results will determine which team is the overall winner of the Teams competition for 2023-24. Teams are welcome to play as many or as few times as they wish.
If you would like to take part and don't have a team please let Janet Latham know and she will put you in touch with another pair, either email tedjan12@hotmail.com or phone 01423 879438.
The subsequent dates is Thursday 29th February.
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| Friday Duplicate |
*Update* - Friday Duplicate Sessions
1st & 3rd Fridays - Afternoon Bridge
13:00 for a 13:15 start
Due to lack of support, the Friday evening sessions will be cancelled until Christmas. Friday afternoon sessions will continue on first and third Fridays. Please note there will not be a session on Friday 15th December as it is the Christmas Party at Oakdale.
If you would like to join us and don't have a partner please contact either Rob Cave, Justine Davies or Julie Godbold.
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| Chairman's Blog |
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Rob will be sending out a "Chairman's Blog" each month with what's happening at the club.
For the latest edition 27th October 2023
Over time you will be able to read previous blogs in the Chairman's Blogs panel in the lefthand set of menus. |
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| It's Time to Book !! |
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Club Christmas Party
Friday 15th December 12 noon
Oakdale Golf Club
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Our Christmas Party will be held at Oakdale Golf Club again this year, on Friday 15th December, arrival from 12 noon. The cost will be £25 per head to include a two course Christmas Lunch, Welcome Drink, Bridge and Prizes. It promises to be a fun afternoon and we hope that many of you are able to join us.
Please see the attached menu with details of the culinary delights that will be served Christmas Menu - click here.
To book online please fill in the form that was sent out as a Pianola email, if you are unable to do this, then please see a committee member.
Venue: Oakdale Golf Club, Oakdale Glen, Harrogate HG1 2LN. For a map - click here.
We look forward to seeing lots of you there!
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| Yorkshire League Matches 2023-24 |
We are running 3 teams of 4 pairs in the Yorkshire League this season. There are 7 divisions.
| Results - Sunday 19th November |
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A |
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16 |
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Leed B (a) |
4 |
| Div 4 |
B |
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12 |
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Huddersfield A (h) |
8 |
| Div 6 |
D |
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10 |
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Huddersfield C (h) |
10 |
The remaining matches are: 3 December, 18 February, 3 March, 17 March.
The full YCBA league tables and results can be found by clicking here
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| Bridge Club Sessions |
Schedule
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Morning |
Afternoon |
Evening |
| Monday |
10.00am Lessons - Improvers
from 25th September 2023
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1.15pm Duplicate |
7.15pm Duplicate |
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Tuesday
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1.00pm Duplicate |
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| Wednesday |
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7.15pm Duplicate
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| Thursday |
10.00am Lessons - Beginners
from 28th September 2023
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1.15pm Gentle Duplicate
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7.15pm Duplicate
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Friday
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1.15pm Duplicate
every 1st & 3rd Friday
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| Master Point Promotions |
Congratulations to the following members who have recently earned Master Point promotions.
| Catherine Thompson |
Life Master |
| Emma Harwood |
District Master |
| Nicola Wayman |
County Master |
| Julie Robinson |
Local Master |
| Neil Wood |
Club Master |
| Rebecca Pullan |
Master |
| Michael Dalton |
Club Master |
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| EBU Rule Changes 2023 |
From 7th August 2023
The EBU has introduced some new alerting, announcing and bidding rules.
The content of these books applies to all events held on or after 7th August 2023. Please be tolerant of players who don’t get all the updated procedures exactly right straight away – it’s meant to be an exercise in informing your opponents of your methods, not an excuse for trying to get one over on them!
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| Welcome |
We are a welcoming and friendly bridge club catering for players of all standards. We run seven pairs sessions per week. Master points are awarded. We also have classes for beginners and intermediates, and occasional instruction on specific topics.
For the more competitive players we have three teams in the Yorkshire Sunday League. Many of our players also group together to make teams of four that play in the Harrogate and District Bridge League against more local opposition.
Harrogate Bridge Club is located in the centre of this beautiful spa town. The club has its own private licensed premises and is well established with over 250 members.
Visiting pairs are always made welcome.
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| Bridge Lessons With Rob Cave |
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** New **
Lessons for Autumn 2023
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Beginners
Thursdays 10:00am
Starting 28th September
Email Rob to book into the lesson
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Improvers
Mondays 10:00am
Starting 25th September
This will run again for those who want more lessons in all aspects of bridge, bidding and play issues that come up in general sessions that students are already playing in.
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If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Rob Cave robcave@live.co.uk. Cost : £7 per 2 hour lesson. There is no need to book in advance, just turn up!
An EBU textbook is available for purchase from Rob. Rob is an EBU qualified bridge teacher.
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| Best Behaviour at Bridge |
The committee would like to take this opportunity to remind players that 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' must be adhered to at all times. This is essential to ensure that all our members enjoy their games of bridge. Please take the time to read the new 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' statement from the EBU. Click here to go to the tab.
Rob Cave
Chairman
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| Ventilation |
The club uses air purifiers with HEPA filters to provide clean air in playing rooms.
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